Hong Kong-born photographer, designer and art director Eric Lau presents his first solo exhibition of street photography at Studio 83 In Detour: From the street of NYC to the Americas, former student of and now lecturer at Parsons School of Design Eric Lau wants to take viewers on a journey through the streets. Developing his …

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) recently presented a “Fashion Hong Kong” parade to showcase local designers in Taipei The HKTDC has been striving to promote the development of the local fashion industry. Apart from organising Hong Kong Fashion Week, the Council has led Hong Kong designers to take part in different international fashion fairs, …

Inspired by nature, Oasiq outdoor furniture from New York showcases style under the sun Designed by Mark Gabbertas, the Coco collection brings a sophisticated sense of leisure to outdoor spaces. The funky flair is defined by its original blend of materials: steel frame and aluminium seat panels are powder coated in the same colour to form a striking ensemble, while …

In collaboration with the America for Bulgaria Foundation, New York-based firm Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership (LHSA+DP) has developed the first children’s museum to be built in post-Soviet Eastern Europe, Muzeiko Selected from a shortlist of international firms, the practice was selected to design a children’s science discovery centre for the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. …

Last month saw the launch of the Sea Glass Carousel at The Battery Conservancy in New York Designed by WXY Architecture + Urban Design, the spiral shaped structure is a permanent addition to Battery Park in Manhattan, featuring a nautilus shell and 30 grand, luminescent fish. This 21st century carousel seeks to recall The Battery’s history as …

New York-based artist Calvin Seibert makes sand structures that celebrate Brutalism Calvin Seibert says that he has always had an affinity for architecture, “I grew up in a neighborhood and town that was constantly under construction. Our house was the first on the block. I think that, in a way, I was more interested in …

Designed by New York-based LEESER Architecture for the Mall Group, the luxury retail centre EM Quartier has recently opened in Bangkok Honoured with the 2014 Asia Pacific International Property Award for Best Commercial Architectural Design, the mall evokes a synthesis of beauty and unpredictability that can be linked both to nature and urbanism. Based loosely on …